Sort source checks from weak to strong

Sort each check by how much it improves confidence in suspicious media. Weak check Useful check Strong check Reading comments under the same viral post to see whether people believe it Searching the exact quoted sentence in a search engine Finding the full-length recording on the official event page Asking the person who forwarded the clip if they trust the source Reviewing the posting account's history and profile details Calling the executive through a saved directory number to confirm the request Counting views, likes, and reposts as proof that the clip is real Looking for coverage from accountable outlets or…

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